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REPUBLICAN CLUES IN NEW YORK.

The Clubs Resolved Into q National League
james p. Foster, of New York, Declar-
ed Pre- sident.
New YORK, December 1.-THE third day
of the convention of republican clubs open
ed early this morning. The Lamar resolu-
ton, introduced by Governor Grosvenor, of
Ohio, formed not a little of the subject of
conversation prior to the opening of the
convention. New York delegation met this
morning and received the unequivocal
declination of Chauncey M. Depew for the
presidency of national league and nomina-
ted James P. Foster, president of New York
republican club, for that position. After
number of other nominations for presi-
dent of the league, w. e. Gardiner, of
Wisconsin, moved the election of Mr.. Foster
tuous cry of 'aye," and not single nay.
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Given a Coat of Tar and Feather.

Polo, M1oH., December 16.-The alleged
doings of Mrs. Olmsted and Mrs. Shamp,
of this place, have been such as to arouse
the good people to high state of indigna-
ton. and at quiet mass indignation meet
ing of women it was resolved to treat the
offending parties to coat of tar and feath-
ers. A number of male citizens hearing of
this intention, resolved that a man named
Scott was more responsible than the women.
Both sex then pooled their Indignation, and
late last night took the three alleged offend
ers from their houses and presented each
with suit that will stay by them some time.
Scott was shown special consideration by
being ridden on a rail,
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UsPREcEDENrED FLOOD.

Dozen Populous Cities Inundated-A
Raging Sea Ten to Thirty Fest Deep
Where It Was Once Densely Populated.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 1.-THE steam
ship, City of Sydney, arrived this afternoon
from Hong Kong and Yokohome. Chinese
papers give details Of a disaster occas1oneo
by the Yellow river OVERLOOKING its banks
in the province OF Honu, and describes 1t as
one of the most appalling occurrences In the
loss of life and property recorded in recent
times. The river broke its banks on the
evening of September 70, southwest OF the
city of Ching Chow, and not only complete
ly inundated that city, but also ten other
populous cities. The whole area is now a
raging sea, ten.to thirty feet deep, where 1t
was once densely populated and rich PLAIN.
The former bed of Yellow river is now dry,
and the present lake was the bed of the river
centuries ago. The loss of life is incalcu-
liable, and the statement is made by mis-
sionariss that millions of Chinese are home
less and starving. Many huts are being
erected for them. What it will be In two
months cannot be conceived. The misery is
increasing, owing to the bitter cold weather.
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A Precautionary Measure.

GARDEN CRY, KAN, December 15.-Sh her
iff John II. Edwards, of Wichita county, ar
rived in this city this evening with Thomas
Allen whom he brought down here for safe
keeping. Allen was arrested at Wallace
last week for completely in the Coranadc,
murders last February, and an attempt waD
made to lynch him in Leoti last Saturday
night. Fearing another attempt Sheriff Ed
wards brought him down here. In CONVEX
sation tonight the sheriff says he had a
pretty warm time while the lynchers Were at
it, but fortunately neither his deputies nor
himself were hurt, although some of the
attacking party were surely hit, as they left
their marks in blood around the Jail.
Should the mob follow Allen down here they
would find it easy work as no guard is kept
at the Jail, but Sheriff Edwards says he does
not think there will be any further trouble.
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Parsons Book.

CHICAGO. December IA R. Parsons
book ''The Philosophy of Anarchism," was
issued to-day in bright reddish colors. One
chapter brings out some new points in re-
gard to the trial of the anarchist. 1t ap-
pears that lawyer Foster and Capt Black were
fundamentally at variance as to the method
of conducting the case, but that Foster car
ried the day in the councils, and had his way
in court. Aside from this piquant feature
the book, as foreshadowed by a few
pages given out sometime ago, is
devoted to an exposition of the authors Pc
culiar social views. Instead of being issued
by some business firm, as was first intended,
it is published by his wife.
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To the Penitentiary,

New YORK, December 19-Miss Inez Van
Zandt was sentenced to one month in the
penitentiary in the court of special sessions
to-day for the killing of two canary birds.
The complaint was made by Miss Fanny
Sickles and was prosecuted by the society
for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Miss Van Zandt it appears boarded in the
same house with Miss Sickles, the owner Of
the birds, and having quarreled, sought re-
venge by cutting her enemies pets In two
with carving knife and then laughing at
her when she cried over their blood-stained
bodies. -
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Parcel Post Treaty with Canada.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 16.-Nich-
olas M. Bell, superintendent of the foreign
mails, went over to New York tonight to
meet the Canadian superintendent at the
latter's request. The conference has very
important object. 1t is proposed to put in
operation by treaty a parcel post between
the states and the dominion, so that pack
ages of merchandise can be sent across the
border the same as they are now sent through
the mails in the states, except that they will,
of course, be subject to custums regulations.
The Canadian postal authorities have be-
come greatly interested, and the prospect
for the arrangement of the treaty is consid-
cred promising
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>s~~--->v@ O~.X
Relative to Labor Affairs. the Convention
Adjourns.
important matters were acted upon to-das.
and business was disposed of al rapidly AZ
possible. The Blair educational bill was
endorsed. A protest against the internal
revenue tax on tobacco was approved. a,
was also q protest against the proposed ex.
tradition treaty with Russia. The efforts be-
ing made to establish an international sys-
tenn of arbitration as substitute for war
was approved. In resolution the coercion
policy of England toward Ireland was con-
demned, and sympathy expressed for Ire
land in her struggles for emancipation. An
effort was made to have the convention pass
a resolution protesting against any reduc-
ton In the tariff on raw materials, but it
was not successful. The eight-hour bill, now
under consideration by congress, was warm
ly endorsed, and after the adoption of few
minor measures, the convention adjourned
sine die.
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4 Number Of People KuIed al Ne
sd-6rsaf Damage - FropeHty.
LGTTLn RoM, AM, Deosmbes HE
special from Cove, Polk county, rspor16 i
q destructive cyclone visited Axucarl
academy, L T., Fort Washita and 0rocdl Z
an early hour Saturday morning. crzI1
great destruction to property and -
me. The following are the casuaitios q
army, Washita, killed; A. B. Lincoln. r.
lta, Killed; Henderson Jack, Green. III
Peter Reson, Green, killed; two chiI
names unknown, killed; William Gown
Armstrong academy, both legs br6<
Henry Wait, Washita, arm and leg bro1r
MRS. Wait, Washita, srm broken. M
rific rumbling sound was heard abou1
o'clock, and it startled the few settlers froG&
their sleep to awake them to the horror in
pending death. A heavy black cloud. TN
nel-shaped, was seen in the distance 81
rapidly approaching. When about m
north of Fort Washita it struck the grouf
For miles south of this the work Of xu1n
was continued. The cyclone travelled @
about the rate of a mile q minute. In a
instant from the time it struck the eazl&
half the houses in Fort Washita were II
ruins. Houses and dwellings, were pickeS
up and made into kindling wood by the fury
OF the wind. Armstrong academy was not
greatly injured but ranches in immediate
neighborhood suffered greatly; at Green I
little hamlet six miles south of Armstrong
the damage was very heavy and many
persons were injured. Seventeen houses
and general store was carried away bodily
while houses and cattle within were killed
or manned by the storm king. The dam
age at this time cannot of course be eoti-
mated as the full extent of the storm il not
known. The two children killed at Gree
were carried about sixty yards by the wind
and dashed to the ground mangled % a to
be almost unacceptable. Many cattle and
other stock were also killed by lightning.
The storm only lasted about six minutes q
any one point.
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Death of 8. p Rounds.

Rounds, editor and principal proprietor of
the Omaha Republican, died at $50 o'clock
this evening at his residence in this city of
pneumonia, after an illness of ten days. Mr.
Rounds has been a resident of Omaha lit
tie over year. Ha came here from WASH
ington after resigning the position Of public
printer, which he held for four years. For
many years previous to going to Washing
on he was proprietor of printers supply
house in Chicago.
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MARKET REPORTS
Kansas City Grain and Produce Markets
KANSAS CITY, December 20, 1887.
The Daily Indicator reports:

Kansas City Grain and Produce Markets
KANSAS CITY, December 20, 1887.
The Daily Indicator reports:
| FLOUR-Very dull. Nothing except in mixed
lots
Quotations are for established brands in car
Iots per half barrel in sacks, as follows: Xxx, s.
1A ~ 4 sssl co. family, 81 1o@1 20 choice 81
81 4G@i 60. From city mills Csc higher.
| WHEAT-Receipts at regular elevator since
last report Observation-Disclosures ss4s bushels
trade, to-day, 400, 9S2 bushels.
Inc market on change to-day was quiet.
No red winter wheat-none on the market.
repor 8, .567 bushels. and Withdrawals $50
bushels, leaving stock in store, as reported to the
board OF trade to-day. 42,O65 bushels.
no Inc hd ma Ike ket on change was strong No cash.
ssK January, 44c bid Ato asked; May,
e, OATS 2 cash, $50 bid, geo asked; D.csm-
asked; May, sOKc bid sac asEeds
hYE-No. cash, $40 bid no offerings; De-
cember, 5Sc bid no offering.
OLD Old hens, 81 90; BOOSTERS, q 5o@l Is: turkeys,
Gull at &c per pound; ducks, q 0062 so per
EGGs-The market was steady at 1oc.
.ubUTTEk-Firm; creamery fancy, 25c; good,
Sss; fine dairy. 156l6c; store pscked, i461so:
HAY-FiTm; strictly fancy is firm at 50 50;
I I0s large oaled, ANAL baled. 50 90; wire bound.
OIL CAKE-Per 100 lbs, sacked, 81 Is; s11 90
per Ton Tree ON board cars; car lots. $40 90 per
CORN MEAL-Green. CSC; dried. chop. 75c;
Chipping F ING sfGFF-Bulk. ss@e9c.
BRAN-Bulk. SAC: sacked, 60c.
CASTOR BEANS-S1 90,
,o HlDES.:Dry flint, No. l. Per pound, 12c; No. 2,
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A Movement to Invade Oklahoma

Ell DORADO, KAN, December 15.-From
certain movements of gentlemen who are
well posted it appears that there is being
secretly organized an immense scheme to
make raid on Oklahoma in early spring.
This movement extends over two or three
states, the arrangements being that the way
to open Indian territory to settlement is to
open it. They say that 900 men will go
Sato the territory at given date and that
~ government has not enough troops to
sep them out. One of the leaders of the
S$sme lives here and says they mean bust
nsSs SON now on.
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The Deadly Bomb.

ESTANsTEAD, QUE, December 1O.-At about
o'clock this morning bomb, to which
was q lighted fuse, was thrown through Z
windown into the dining room of DIR. Cam
fields residence. Mrs. Cannfeld, hearing
the crash and the Kissing of the burning
fuse, sprang out of bed and succeeded in
detaching the fuse. The bomb was filed
with giant powder and was strong enough
enough to totally demolish the house and
kill all the persons in it. DR.. Cansfold's
father, who is bailiff, has been engaged
lately in serving processes for violations Of
the Canada temperance law and had besn
threatened with violence if he did not de-
sist.
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Trouble in the X, of p.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, December 16. Trouble
is brewing in the Knights of Pythias. Su-
preme Chancellor Howard Douglas has
ordered all the grandl lodges to change their
constitutions SO as to accord with the SUI
preme laws. All have complied with these
excepting Pennsylvania, Delaware and Ore
gon. The Pennsylvania lodge proposes to
contest the supreme chancellor's authority.
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FIFT'IETH CONGRESS


WASHINGTON, d. c., Decsmber 13.-Mr.
Morrill, reported back the bill to repay to
states the tax collected by the act Of March
8, 1861.
limitation in the payment Of arrears Of PEN
sions.
By Mr.. Cullom-To amend the interstate
law; also for the establishment and opers-
ton of United States postal telegraph.
By Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas Opening the
great Sioux reservation, in Nebraska, to
settlement.
Mr.. Dolph called up his bill to provide for
Notifications, and it was referred to the
committee on coast defenses.
A number of other bills were introduced
and the senate adjourned.
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An Un1ucky Pho tograph.

OMAHA, December 16.-Ernest K. Will
iamson,w six years ago was charged with
robbing the firm of Albert Morgan & Co., of
Fall River, Mass, of $4,000 and fed to
parts unknown, passed through here yester-
day in charge of detective. About year
ago wandering photographer, in passing
bonneville, Neb., took a picture of the
only general store IN town r with group OF
the photographer was arrested in Chicago.
The negative of the picture still being in his
possession, detective recognized William
son and went to bonneville and arrested
him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-24
An Audience with the Pons

ROME, December 1.-THE pope to-day
gave audience to the Duke of Norfolk. The
duke expressed the congratulations Of
Queen Victory on the papal jubilee, and her
thanks for the mission of Manager Scilla on
replied that he was deeply moved by these
proofs of friendship on the part of the
queen, and hoped that the exchange of senti-
ments of affection would not be limited to,
the exceptional circumstances.
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Meeting of the National Republican Clubs

New YORK, December 15.-The most en-
thusiastic supporters of the republican
clubs convention are surprised at the num-
Der of delegates assembling. Twelve hun
dred tickets have already been issued, and
still they come. The largest delegations
come from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Massachusetts,. New jersey and Rhode
Island. The territories are here, too. Jo-
seph Poll, chairman of the committee on
organization, called tie convention to or
der. James P. Foster, president of the re-
publican club of New York, was then intro
duced and. welcomed the delegates. Hon.
David Ryan, of Ohio, was chosen tempo
rary chairman after which the convention
adjourned,
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Boiler Explosion.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, December ia
special to the Times from Tilton, Ga, says
that at o'clock o-day boiler at Winchee-
ter's saw mill exploded while all the hands
were around the furnace doors warming
themselves. FIVE men were instantly killed
and boy was seriously injured. The killed
are: Ellison Hombree, James Walker, VIM.
Tanaman, Ed. Hogan and A. Hawkins, (tho
last two colored.) The bodies were fright
fully mutilatsd, two being cut entirely m
kuuo
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ATemperance Helpmeet.

ST.. LOUIS, December 19.-The supreme
ne the "Wood local open law" to be conett<
tutional. The effect of this win be to gtyo
the temperance movement IN the state Sd
ditional impetus, and elections will no d0un4
be speedily held on the wet" or "dfyY
question in all counties in the state that h9ye
Already taken such action. st. Louis w5H
aIso vote on the question.
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A Bomb Found.

MARsHALLrowN, IA, December H.
Workmen in the new opera house this me1o-
ing found gas pipe bomb with fuse At
tached, in an unfinished brick fue. The po-
lice think they have located the party who
placed it there but refuse to divulge the par
ticulars. This afternoon the officers took
the bomb to the outskirts, of the city placed
it under the roots of large tree and lighted
the fuse. It exploded with terrific force
tearing the trees in the vicinity TO shredsE
and splinters and tore great hole through
the sheriff's overcoat.
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New York Cabmen Strike.

New YORK, December 1.-THE cabmen's
strike begun in this city at noon to-day. The
first drivers to quit work being those en-
ployed by Joseph Search & Sons. 1t had
been thought that Rierson & Brown would
be the first attacked. An ironclad contract
was presented to Mr.. Search by a committee,
but he refused to sign it, 1t provided fol
the re-instating his men without prejudice,
and giving them the pay they demanded.
The contract was to bind for one year.
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The Presidents Message Did It.

ST.. LOUIS. December 15.-It is announced
that the Western Steel works, operating the
old Vulcan mills in South st. Louis, will
close down January 1. The cause assigned is
the withdrawal of orders by railroad com.
panies in consequence of President Cleve-
lands message, they believing they will
soon be able to obtain rails much cheaper
from Europe. Fifteen hundred men will be
hrown out of employment.
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Killed His Brother and Sister.

COLUMBUS, ARK, December 17.-Charles
Whitesett, half-witted boy aged Ii years,
went out walking with his younger brother
aged and his sister aged 6. He returned
home alone and informed his mother he had
killed them, showing large knife with
which he had done the deed. Investigation
found the boy and girl stretched ont in
pools of blood, with their heads cut off.
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Heavy Snow Storm,

Fort WORTH, TEX, December ia gen
eral snow storm, the heaviest In the memory
of the oldest settlers as reported throughout
western Texas. At Cisco and st. An
gelo, the snow is six inches deep.
At Abilene and Sweet Water four
inches. It showed here all evening but the
snow melted as fast as it fell. No loss Of
cattle is feared unless the snow storm is fol-
lowed nv a blizzard
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Indemnity Lands Restored.

WASHINGTON, December 16.-Secretary La
mar today issued an order directing that all
lands heretofore held for indemnity pur-
poses, under the grants to several railroad
companies, he restored to the public do
main and offered to settlement and entry
under the general laws, after giving the
usual notice. The Burlington e Missouri
River and the st. Joseph Denver City were
the only Kansas roads mentioned in the de-
cision.
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Studebaker Dead.

CHICAGO, December III. F. Studebaker
the youngest of Studebaker Bros, died at
the Leland hotel this morning Of infiamma-
ton of the bowels. He had been i'll just
week. Mr.. Studebaker's brothers and other
members of his family were with him when
he died. He was 43 years of age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-24
The Whittier Anniversary.

BosToN, December 1.-THE eightieth an
niversary of the birth of the poet Whittier liz
being celebrated at his home in Danvers to-
day in quite an informal manner: He is re-
ceiving number of distinguished guests,
among whom are the governor and staff
and many ladies of literary and social note.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-24
Preparing a Prohibition Campaign,

SEDALIA, December 16-The state COM
mittee of the prohibition party met here to-
day and made preparations for opening tho
next campaign. A state organizer was
chosen to at once enter upon the work of
putting the party machinery in motion in
every county in the state. A fund of 5000
was provided for campaign expenses. There
was full representation from every con-
gressional district in the state.
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Socialists to be Expelled.

BERLIN, December 16.-A new bill has
been introduced in Reichstag authorizing
the expulsion of all socialists who have in
Cured penalties for violation of anti-social-
list laws belonging to socialist which is
forbidden by existing laws. In accordance
with provisions of this bill most of the So
cialist members of the Reichstag may be
expelled from Germany. The bill also per-
mits punishment. of any one taking part in
socialist congress.
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Counterfeiters Captured.

ST. LOUIS, December 17.-Wichita,
Kan, has lately been almost flooded with
counterfeit coins, but all efforts to unearth
the counterfeiters failed, until to-day when
a den was discovered on an island in the
Arkansas river, and large quantity of
bogus dollars and other coins was found,
together with dies and other apparatus
for making them. Two men were in the
den at the time, but they eluded the officers.
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Robbing the Mails.

CHICAGO, December 16.-George w. Web
Der, superintendent of the Chicago north
division postoffice, was arrested tonight,
charged with embezzling money order funds.
similar charge has been preferred against
Stanley ii. King, money order clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-24
war Council.

vienna, December I9.-Emperor Franofo
Joseph presided at the council to-day. Court
Hobpoke, Count Won Taafe, Herr Tiszs au4
other prominent ministers were presenk
The council decided to grant the minister e.
var 4 credit of 15. 600. 900 forms. The small
ness of the grant is held to prove that Ar
tria does not intend to take aggreoG1V4
measures, ":
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HeaHI wind Storm.

Los ANGELES, CAL, December ia
heavy wind prevailed yesterday at Crescent,
town ten miles north of here, and a hotel
with sixteen inmates was blown down. Mrs.
Clementina Arnold and her IO-year-old
daughter were killed. All the others were
badly injured.
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Anxiety for Stanley.

LONDON, December 16.-Congo dispatches
received IN BRUSSELS tonight make no
mention of Stanley or of the situation at
Stanley Falls. The present uneasiness felt
here regarding the explorer will develop in
TO serious anxiety if the present month
passes without news being received from
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Favorable Report.

WARRINGTON, D. O., December 16.-The
senste committee on education held meet
ing to-day and unanimously ordered a IA
vorable report on the Blair education bill.
It will be reported as it passed in the senate
last evening.
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Contracts Let.

LAWRENCE, KAs., December 1.-THE
directors of the Lawrence, Atchison q
Southern railroad held an important meet
ing in this city to-day. The contracts for
the construction of the road from Atchlson
to Lawrence were let.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-24
Fastest Ocean Time.

NEW York, December 1.-THE steamer
Etruria, which reached Queenstown to-day,
made the fastest east bound trip on record,
her time from New York to Fastness being
SIX days and two hours. The same steamer
has the fastest west bonnd record, six days,
Eve honrs and forty-four minutes.